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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 27448 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System subgroup.
Osteotmy,Femr,Shft/Supracndy;Wo Fix
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 21Inpatient Hospital 22On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | RTRight side of body LTLeft side of body |
| Hospital Outpatient Group (APC) | APC 5114 - Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures |
| Surgery Center Payment (ASC) | G2 - Paid separately, from the OPPS relative weight |
| Common Revenue Codes | 0360 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $762.54 national non-facility rate (2026)View Medicare rates for 27448 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $606.775 median of the 8 states in the free previewView Medicaid rates for 27448 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27448 by major payers:
$1,132.15
BCBS / Anthem
$1,104.65
UnitedHealthcare
$1,105.21
Aetna
$1,343.47
Cigna
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CPT 27448
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford
$20,777.00Published rateAudubon Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC, Audubon Asc At St. Francis
Audubon Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC.
$6,588.00Published rateLandmark Surgical Suites, LLC
Landmark Surgical Suites LLC
$5,012.00Published ratePremier-Covenant Astc LLC, Premier Ambulatory Surgery Center
Premiercovenant Astc LLC
$3,213.00Published rateGastroenterology Associates PA, Gastroenterology Associates Endoscopy Unit
Gastroenterology Associates, PA
$1,860.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 27448 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The table lists codes related to 27448. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 27448-CPT | Osteotmy,Femr,Shft/Supracndy;Wo Fix |
| 27450-CPT | Osteotomy Femur W Fixation Unilat |
| 27454-CPT | Osteotomy Multiple With Real, Osteotomy Multiple With Realignment On Intramedullary Rodfemoral Shaft (Eg Sofield Type Procedure) Osteotomy Multiple With Realignment On Intramedullary Rod |
| 27457-CPT | Knee/Leg Surgery, Osteotomy Proximal Tibia Including Fibular Excision Or Osteotomy (Includes Correction Of Genu Varus (Bowleg) Or Genu Valgus (Knock-Knee)) Unilateral; After Epiphyseal Closure |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 27448. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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Factors that affect fee schedules
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Frequently Asked Questions
What APC is CPT 27448 assigned to?
Medicare's hospital outpatient payment system (OPPS) assigns CPT 27448 to APC 5114 (Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures). An APC groups outpatient services that Medicare pays at the same base rate.
How does Medicare pay for CPT 27448 in an ambulatory surgery center?
CMS lists CPT 27448 with ASC payment indicator G2: Paid separately, from the OPPS relative weight.
Which revenue codes are billed with CPT 27448?
Hospital price transparency files list CPT 27448 under these revenue codes: 0360. A revenue code names the hospital department or charge category for the line; it does not change what the service is.